Employment & Training
To provide career and educational opportunities through quality, culturally focused guidance to enhance self-sufficiency, involve community and family, and promote a stronger workforce.
Employment and Training Application
Summer Youth Work Site Application (Oct. 1, 2018 – Jan. 18, 2019)
Eligibility
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- Participants must be members of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation or another Federally Recognized tribe and reside within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation boundaries.
- Members of other Federally Recognized Tribes must meet income guidelines.
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- Income Guidelines
https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
*Residence within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation boundaries does not apply to the Tribal Grant and Incentive program.
It is important to maintain current contact information with the Employment & Training office to avoid delays in service delivery. Print the Update Form and return to our office to report any changes.
Update Form
Education & Training
GED Test – Assistance with payment of the GED test one time per participant. *No reimbursements.
GED Incentive – A $300 incentive for completion of the GED. *Must turn in scores within 90 days of completion.
Documents Needed
Support Service
New Employment – Financial assistance for employment related expenses when obtaining new employment after having at least a 30 day break in employment. Two times maximum.
Job Retention – Advisement & Referrals
Links
ACT – Required testing for college admissions.
ASVAB – Measures aptitude and potential occupational success in the military.
Department of Rehabilitation Services – DRS expands opportunities for employment for Oklahomans with disabilities.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Job Corps – The nation’s largest career technical training and education program for students 16-24.
Muscogee Nation Department of Education & Training—Various educational resources.
Oklahoma Career Information System—Career assessment, educational planning, etc.
Oklahoma Career Planner – Explore careers, the military, internships, and much more.
Oklahoma Employment Security Commission – Lists of job fairs, job postings, career resources, etc.
Joint Oklahoma Information Network – Services and resources available throughout OK.
My Green – Financial education for Native Youth.
Oklahoma Money Matters – Empowering Oklahomans to make positive financial choices.
Selective Services – All males ages 18-25 are required to register.
Muscogee (Creek) Nation – Home page
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Personnel– Job Opportunities
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Division of Health – Job Opportunities
www.creekcasinojobs.com – Job Opportunities
211 Information & Referral Search – Provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. Learn more about your local 2-1-1 by looking it up here.
Career Readiness
Resume’ building—Assistance with creating and updating personal resume’
Job search—Assistance with learning how to find jobs in the client’s local community.
Career assessment—Assistance in determining and exploring career interests and options.
Life Skills—Workshops and other opportunities to learn and practice employability skills.
Work Keys—An assessment to help individuals build their skills to increase opportunities and develop successful career pathways.
Documents Needed
Class Room Training
Financial Assistance with various educational expenses. Participants must have a high school diploma or GED.
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- Full Time – Bi-weekly allowance payments for attendance at the College of the Muscogee Nation, OSUIT, or approved Technical Schools.Part Time – Assistance with tuition, books, equipment, and other related fees at approved Technical Schools. Approved Technical Schools: Central Tech, Green Country, Gordon Cooper, Indian Capital, Kiamichi, Northeast, and Tulsa Tech, Wes Watkins.Assistance is also available or students enrolled in Allied Health core classes at Bacone, Carl Albert, Connors, Seminole State, and Tulsa Community College.
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- OSUIT Registered Nurse – Monthly Stipends, tuition and book assistance for full time students in the Registered Nurse program at OSUIT.
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- Compressed Natural Gas – Monthly Stipends, tuition and book assistance for full time students in the Compressed Natural Gas program at OSUIT.
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Youth Works
A variety of services to support the employment and educational goals of youth ages 16-21. These services are in addition to the other services provided by the Employment & Training Administration.
Year Round Work Experience — Part-time and full-time work experience for youth experiencing additional challenges of pregnancy, parenting, high school dropout, legal issues, disability, homelessness, foster care, etc.
ACT Test – Assistance with one ACT test fee per year for Summer Youth participants or Muscogee citizens meeting income guidelines.
SPURS — Assistance in with up to $200 per semester towards fees for students enrolled concurrently at OSUIT. Participants must meet income guidelines.
Life Skills—Workshops and other opportunities to learn and practice employability skills.
Summer Youth Employment – Eight weeks of summer employment for youth ages 16-21.
Tribal Grant & Incentive
A grant for enrolled Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizens attending accredited Vocational Institutions Nationwide. An incentive is also available for students obtaining the required Grade Point Average.
High School Students enrolled concurrently at public universities or technical schools in the state of Oklahoma are also eligible for assistance.
| Name | Title | Phone | |
| Courtney Josie | Manager | cjosie@mcn-nsn.gov | |
| Barbara Dunn | Administrative Assistant | bdunn@mcn-nsn.gov | (918) 732-7774 |
| Debbie McGirt | Career Specialist | dmcgirt@mcn-nsn.gov | (405) 452-1155 |
| Jessinna McBee | Workforce Development Coordinator | jmcbee@mcn-nsn.gov | (918) 732-7780 |
| Mia Hoskison | Youth Coordinator | mhoskison@mcn-nsn.gov | (919) 732-7775 |
| Brandee Beaver | Job Placement Specialist | brabeaver@mcn-nsn.gov | (918) 732-7784 |
| Kimberly Martel | Career Specialist | kmartel@mcn-nsn.gov | (918) 732-7779 |
| Kathy Taylor | Career Specialist | ktaylor@mcn-nsn.gov | (918) 732-7778 |
| Alicia Graffman | Career Specialist | agraffman@mcn-nsn.gov | (918) 732-7834 |
| Victoria Ross | Intake Specialist | vross@mcn-nsn.gov | (918) 732-7776 |
| Beverly Sullivan | Secretary | bsullivan@mcn-nsn.gov | (918) 732-7773 |
Main Office
PO Box 580
(HWY 75 and Loop 56-Human Development Building)
Okmulgee, OK 74447
800-482-1979 ext. 7773
(918) 732-7773
Adult Fax: 918-732-7781
Youth Fax: 918-732-7696
Southern Regional Office
333 S. Washita
Wetumka, OK 74883
Deborah McGirt
405-452-1155
Office Hours
Monday Through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed the last Wednesday of the month.
Physical Address
2401 Beaver St.
Okmulgee, OK 74447